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Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, P.C. Devoted Vets for Beloved Pets. Together, Dr. Sam Smith and Dr. Stephen Anderson bring you 23 years of veterinary medical experience.
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Paws & Claws Animal Hospital provides several services to the coastal North Carolina area that are not currently available, or are only partially available. We offer high quality internal, preventive, & geriatric medicine, and soft tissue & orthopedic surgical services to cats and dogs as well as exotic (non-traditional species excluding primates) and local injured wildlife. Additionally, we provi

de referral services in advanced dentistry and oral procedures, radiology, oncology, boarding, bathing, and pet daycare. PCAH also serves as a facility where students training in veterinary medicine can shadow and learn skills on the way to earning their degree. Dr. Smith received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and in 1997 graduated from Ross University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at NC State, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Dr. Smith has more than 15 years experience in veterinary dentistry with training from boarded veterinary dentists and oral surgeons at continuing education programs. His special interests include raptor rehabilitation, advanced dentistry and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from North Carolina State University and continued on at NCSU to graduate with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. After graduation, Dr. Anderson moved to the Florida Keys to gain more hands-on experience in exotic animal medicine at the Marathon Veterinary Hospital and spent his free time volunteering his services for the Sea Turtle Hospital, Wild Bird Center and Marine Mammal Rescue Team. After a couple of years in the Keys, Dr. Anderson moved on to bring exotic animal medicine to the Wilmington area. He is also the area veterinarian for the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program, Southern Reptile Rescue, and Sky Watch Bird Rescue, Wilmington chapter of Phoenix Landing, and the Wilmington House Rabbit Society. His special interests include exotic animal medicine (including wildlife), surgery, and oncology.

Round 2 of Veterinary Receptionist Week Appreciation!Yesterday we shouted out part of our incredible front desk crew—now...
23/04/2025

Round 2 of Veterinary Receptionist Week Appreciation!

Yesterday we shouted out part of our incredible front desk crew—now it’s time to shine the spotlight on the other half of this dynamic dream team!

These ladies are the friendly faces you see when you walk in, the calming voices on the phone when your pet is sick, and the real-life wizards behind scheduling, paperwork, and keeping the clinic running smoothly.

Whether they're checking in a nervous pup, comforting a worried client, or tracking down a missing file (with Jedi-like instincts), they do it all with patience, grace, and a whole lot of heart.

Reception team, we love you. You make the hard days easier and the good days even better.

Drop a comment to show them some love!

It’s Veterinary Receptionist Week!Shoutout to the real MVPs of the front desk—our client-soothing, chaos-wrangling, phon...
22/04/2025

It’s Veterinary Receptionist Week!
Shoutout to the real MVPs of the front desk—our client-soothing, chaos-wrangling, phone-juggling superheroes! We'll have another picture of the other half of our amazing team tomorrow!

From deciphering scribbled handwriting to knowing every pet by name (and probably their favorite treat), they’re the warm welcome, the patient listener, and the glue that holds this place together.

They’re not “just receptionists”—they’re:

Professional pet cuddlers

Masters of multitasking

Translators of “my dog is acting weird”

Emotional support humans (for clients and staff)

So give them a smile, a snack, or maybe just a moment where all the phones stop ringing.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we’d be lost without you!

Today, we said goodbye to a true hero.K9 Bane served with unwavering courage and loyalty, protecting our community and s...
22/04/2025

Today, we said goodbye to a true hero.
K9 Bane served with unwavering courage and loyalty, protecting our community and standing strong beside his handler through every challenge. The bond they shared was unbreakable—a partnership built on trust, dedication, and love.
Rest easy, Bane. Your watch has ended, but your legacy lives on in the hearts of all who served with you.

🎉 Dr. MaGrann will be back in the office next week on Tuesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 24th! Her appointments are...
15/04/2025

🎉 Dr. MaGrann will be back in the office next week on Tuesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 24th!

Her appointments are filling up quickly, so if you'd like to see her while she's in town, give us a call before she runs out of availability!

Give our office a call at (910) 399- 3768 to get your pet scheduled! 🥳

For more exciting news.... Dr. MaGrann will be visiting and seeing appointments later this month!! She does have limited...
09/04/2025

For more exciting news.... Dr. MaGrann will be visiting and seeing appointments later this month!!

She does have limited availability, as she will only be here for two days, so if you'd like your pet to come in for a visit with her, give us a call while she still has openings! Once her schedule is full, it is full.

We're incredibly excited to have her back, even if it's only 2 days 🎉

Triple the birthdays, triple the celebration! 🥳🎂We’ve got three birthdays to celebrate — Dr. Anderson, Dr. Sam, and our ...
08/04/2025

Triple the birthdays, triple the celebration! 🥳🎂

We’ve got three birthdays to celebrate — Dr. Anderson, Dr. Sam, and our awesome vet assistant, Morgan, are all another year older (and even more awesome).

We seriously don’t know what we’d do without them — they bring so much care, laughter, and heart to the clinic every day.

Wish them a happy birthday in the comments and help us make their day a little extra special!

04/04/2025

‼️ Please keep in mind the Azalea Festival is currently in full swing! The parade will be taking place downtown tomorrow from 9:30am- 11:30am.

If you plan to come in tomorrow for an appointment or to pick up anything for your pet, please plan accordingly for the heavier-than-normal traffic and for road closures. You can follow the link in the comments of WECT's post to see what roads will be closed.

Say hello to Kage, the dashing Doberman Pinscher who stopped by for a visit this week! 🐾💙 With his big smile, stylish ba...
28/03/2025

Say hello to Kage, the dashing Doberman Pinscher who stopped by for a visit this week! 🐾💙 With his big smile, stylish bandana, and A+ cuddles, he stole the hearts of our team.

Did you know? Dobermans are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and athleticism. Keeping up with regular vet checkups helps these active pups stay in top shape! 🐶💕

🍀 Happy St. Paw-trick’s Day! 🍀May your day be filled with luck, love, and lots of furry cuddles! Whether your pet is a m...
17/03/2025

🍀 Happy St. Paw-trick’s Day! 🍀

May your day be filled with luck, love, and lots of furry cuddles! Whether your pet is a mischievous leprechaun, a lucky charm, or just in it for the treats, we’re here to keep them happy and healthy.

🐶🐱🐍 From wagging tails to slithering scales, we care for pets of all kinds! If your four-legged (or no-legged) friend needs a checkup, schedule an appointment today.

Drop a pic of your pet showing off their St. Patrick’s Day spirit in the comments! 📸💚

🚨 Pet Owners, Take Note! 🚨Did you know that common, human over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen (Advil, Motri...
07/03/2025

🚨 Pet Owners, Take Note! 🚨

Did you know that common, human over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol) and naproxen (Aleve) can be highly toxic to pets? Even small doses can cause kidney failure, stomach ulcers, and life-threatening complications in dogs and cats.

🐶🐱 If your pet is in pain, do NOT give them human medications! Instead, talk to your vet about safe options. There are safe, pet-friendly pain relief solutions that won’t put their health at risk.

‼️ If your pet accidentally ingests NSAIDs, even as little as one pill, seek emergency veterinary care immediately. Time is critical!

Help spread the word—sharing this could save a pet’s life! ♥️

We are running low on blankets and towels we use to help keep patients warm and comfortable! If you have any you would l...
22/02/2025

We are running low on blankets and towels we use to help keep patients warm and comfortable! If you have any you would like to donate, please send them our way!

We have an overabundance of and do NOT need:
• Hand Towels
• Dish Rags
• Sheets
• Pillows
• Pillow Cases

Thank you to anyone who donates! 💜

‼️🏃🏼‍♀️MARATHON TAKING PLACE THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND! If you have an appointment or plan to swing by the office, pl...
21/02/2025

‼️🏃🏼‍♀️MARATHON TAKING PLACE THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND!

If you have an appointment or plan to swing by the office, please make sure to plan accordingly!

There are a number of roads/lanes/intersections that will be affected. We have a list below:

• Southbound Front between 3rd & Red Cross
streets
• Red Cross St between Front & Water streets
• Water between Red Cross & Walnut streets
• Northbound lane of Water between Walnut &
Chestnut streets
• Water between Chestnut & Princess streets
• Princess between Front & Water streets
(access to the Water Street Center Parking lot,
is via Princess & Front streets (controlled)
• Southbound Front between Princess &
Dawson streets
• Southbound Front between 3rd & Dawson
streets (cross streets of Nun, Ann, Orange,
Dock, Market, Princess Chestnut, Grace,
Walnut, Hanover, Brunswick, Harnett &
Cowan will open to vehicular traffic with
controlled crossings by Wilmington Police
Department and event volunteers)

We thank you for your patience! We will still reach out to owners as soon as we have received results for your pet's lab...
20/02/2025

We thank you for your patience! We will still reach out to owners as soon as we have received results for your pet's labs once the lab staff are able to safely pick up the samples we have.

✨ Don’t miss our Flash Sale! Stay tuned for special email offers or head straight to our online store to save on top die...
03/02/2025

✨ Don’t miss our Flash Sale! Stay tuned for special email offers or head straight to our online store to save on top diets and more from your favorite brands for a limited time.

❄️ While we're all enjoying the beauty and fun of the snow, please be safe if you are planning to drive anywhere or come...
23/01/2025

❄️ While we're all enjoying the beauty and fun of the snow, please be safe if you are planning to drive anywhere or come into the office!

Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️If you have a cat or dog and are experiencing an emergency, please contact the Animal Em...
22/01/2025

Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️

If you have a cat or dog and are experiencing an emergency, please contact the Animal Emergency and Trauma Hospital at (910) 791-7387. They are located at 50 Greenville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403.

If you have an exotic pet and are experiencing an emergency, please contact Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent Care at (919) 781-5145. They are located at 409 Vick Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612.

If you have a cat or dog and are experiencing an emergency, please contact the Animal Emergency and Trauma Hospital at (...
21/01/2025

If you have a cat or dog and are experiencing an emergency, please contact the Animal Emergency and Trauma Hospital at (910) 791-7387. They are located at 50 Greenville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403.

If you have an exotic pet and are experiencing an emergency, please contact Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent Care at (919) 781-5145. They are located at 409 Vick Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612.

As we cozy up for the holidays, we went to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for trusting us with your amazi...
25/12/2024

As we cozy up for the holidays, we went to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for trusting us with your amazing pets. Wishing you, your family and your pets a joyous Christmas season filled with love, warmth and happiness. 🎄

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Opening Hours

Monday 07:45 - 17:30
Tuesday 07:45 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:45 - 19:30
Thursday 07:45 - 17:30
Friday 07:45 - 17:30
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

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+19103993768

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